A young boy is standing next to the Silver Plume, Colorado, hand pumper that was purchased by the town after the devastating fire of 1884. The pumper is on four spoked wheels and is built like a carriage, but with the proper equipment on board to accomplish the job of pumping water at a fire. Residences and a toy wagon are also visible.

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Image File: ZZR710002217

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Title printed on front of photoprint.; R7100022176

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